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Notes: The H1N-VP; The world's most popular recorder now includes everything.

More value for creators

The H1n is loved by musicians, podcasters and filmmakers because of its incredible audio, ease of use and small size. Now the H1n-VP includes a padded shell case, micro USB cable, AD-17 Power Adapter and foam windscreen, offering creators more value than ever before.

Zoom's flagship sound

The H1n is the ultimate take-anywhere recorder for every creator's gear bag. Its X/Y microphones capture high-quality stereo sound, supporting up to 24-bit/96 kHz.

Just press record

One-touch button controls make it simple to record songs, audio-for-film, lectures, podcasts and more. Its monochromatic 1.25" LCD display is easy to read even in the brightest lighting conditions.

Get loud

An advanced onboard limiter offers distortion-free recording up to 120 dB SPL-- the same volume as a jet engine during take off. A low-cut filter helps eliminate pops and unwanted low frequency rumble.

Unlimited overdubbing

The H1n is the perfect song-writing companion, allowing you to build compositions and layer audio with the overdub function.
Transcription made easy


The H1n playback speed adjustment helps you transcribe music, interviews and other types of recordings without altering pitch.

Don't miss the moment

You can set the H1n to auto-record, pre-record and use the self-timer to make sure you always capture the moment.

Mark and sync

The built-in tone generator makes it easy to calibrate your H1n and camera audio levels.

A closer look

Maximum Capacity

The H1n is battery-powered and offers up to 10 hours of recording time. Put it in your pocket, toss it in your backpack, or mount it to a camera - the H1n travels wherever you do.

What's in the box

Here's what you get:

H1n Handy Recorder
Windscreen
AD-17 AC adapter
USB cable
Padded-shell case

Features of the H1n:

One-touch button controls
1.25" monochrome LCD display
Intuitive menus for easy operation
Stereo X/Y 90-microphones handle up to 120 dB SPL
Stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
Stereo 1/8" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
Limiter button for input signal up to 120 dB SPL
Playback Speed Control, Voice Emphasize Filter, and Stereo Bounce functions
Auto-Record, Pre-Record, and Self-Timer functions
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Tone generator for filmmaking use with DSLR and video cameras
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
Micro USB port for data exchange to and from computer and use as an audio interface
Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)
Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries

Specs

Simultaneous playback tracks: 2
Simultaneous recording tracks: 2
Functions: Lo-cut Filter, Limiter,Test Tone,Slate-Tone,Voice Emphasize Filter, Playback Position Skipping, Playback Speed Control, A-B Repeat, Auto REC Level, Marker, Auto-Record, Pre-Record, Self-Timer, Overdubbing
Recording formats: .wav: 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit; A/D conversion: 24-bit, 128x oversampling; D/A conversion: 24-bit, 128x oversampling
Signal processing: 32-bit
Recording media: microSD/microSDHC cards (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB
Display: 1.25" monochrome LCD (96 × 64)
Built-in stereo mic: Unidirectional condenser, 90- XY stereo format
Gain: Up to +39 dB
Maximum sound pressure level: 120 dB SPL
Inputs: 1/8" stereo phone jack, Rated input level: Up to -39 dBm, Input impedance: 2 kO, Plug-in power supported (2.5 V)
Built-in speaker: Built-in 500 mW mono speaker
Output impedance: 8 O
Outputs: 1/8" stereo phone jack (combined line/headphones) Rated output level: 20 mW + 20 mW into 32O load
Output impedance: 10 kO or more
USB: Micro USB port
Mass storage class operation: USB 2.0 high speed
Audio interface operation: 44.1/48kHz sampling rate, 16-bit depth, 2-in/2-out
Transfer method: asynchronous
Power requirements: 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, nickel-metal hydride rechargeable, or lithium)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
USB bus power
Battery life (alkaline batteries): Approximately 10 hours (continuous recording time using built-in mic, 44.1 kHz/16-bit)
Dimensions: 1.9 in (W) x 5.4 in (D) x 1.2 in (H) / 50 mm (W) × 137.5 mm (D) × 32 mm (H)
Weight: 0.13 lbs / 60 g (without batteries)

Notes: Zoom H1essential - 32-Bit Float Recording for All

The World's Easiest Recorder, Just Got Easier

With the push of a button the H1essential captures perfect audio for musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, and content creators. Simply hit record and discover the power of 32-bit float.

32-Bit Float Magic

With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H1essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality audio with every take

The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility

The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.

Loud and Clear

The onboard X/Y microphones capture clean audio up to 120 dB SPL, equivalent to the sound of a high-performance engine.

The Perfect Practice Companion for Musicians

Musicians can use the H1essential to record every rehearsal, a great way to improve your playing. Features like overdubbing and playback-speed-adjustment are great for writing and practicing.

Sound Makes the Scene

The H1essential is great for filmmakers. Record and send audio directly to your camera or use it to record sound effects to complete your scene.

For Storytellers

Podcasters can mount the H1essential on a tripod for sit down conversations or use 'mono mode' for on-the-go interviews.

Big Features, Small Package

The H1essential has advanced features such as overdubbing, pre-record, auto record, and playback speed adjustment.

Features

32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
120 dB SPL 90 degree XY Mics
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
New OLED Display
Overdubbing, auto record, pre-record and timer functions
USB Microphone Function
Audio guidance function for the blind and visually impaired
10 hours of battery life on 2 AAA Batteries or USB-C Bus power

Specs

Inputs

Built-in mic: 90 degree XY stereo format
Directionality: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: -37 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL

MIC/LINE IN jack

Connector: Stereo mini jack
Input impedance: 2 kO or more
Plug-in power: 2.5 V

Built-in mic
90 degree XY stereo format
Directionality: Unidirectional

Outputs

PHONE / LINE OUT jack
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32O load)
Output impedance: 10 O or less
Built-in speaker Type: 20 x 30mm oval dynamic speaker
Practical maximum output: 250mW

Recorder
Recording formats:
WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit Float
Stereo / Mono
BWF and iXML formats supported

Recording media
4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display
OLED: 128 x 64

USB
Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.)
USB Mic: USB 2.0 High Speed
48 kHz, 24-bit
File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Power

2 AAA batteries Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A
USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous operation time using batteries

Alkaline batteries: About 10 hours
NiMH batteries (800 mAh): About 9 hours
Lithium batteries: About 18 hours
Stereo recording, 48kHz/32-bit float, no headphones, Power Save 1min
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power consumption: 5 W maximum
Dimensions: 53.9 mm (W) × 136.6 mm (D) × 29.0 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries): 92 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Notes: The Wave is the latest addition to Zomo's popular VS-Rack series. This stylish record rack offers - depending on the thickness of the LPs and stack white - space up to 40 records. Thereby the records can be stacked in 2 different ways in the rack: Either classically between the ribs or also crosswise, so that you can quickly browse through your favorite vinyls.

Like all VS-Rack shelves, the Wave is made of powder-coated steel and convinces not only with its stable and safe stand, but also with its unique look, which makes it an eye-catcher in every living room or studio. The Wave is available in 4 different colors, so that it can fit into any ambience.

Technical data
Weight: 2,5 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 x 300 x 220 mm
Format: LPs
Capacity: up to 50 pieces
Material: Metal

Notes: The Wave is the latest addition to Zomo's popular VS-Rack series. This stylish record rack offers - depending on the thickness of the LPs and stack white - space up to 40 records. Thereby the records can be stacked in 2 different ways in the rack: Either classically between the ribs or also crosswise, so that you can quickly browse through your favorite vinyls.

Like all VS-Rack shelves, the Wave is made of powder-coated steel and convinces not only with its stable and safe stand, but also with its unique look, which makes it an eye-catcher in every living room or studio. The Wave is available in 4 different colors, so that it can fit into any ambience.

Technical data

Weight: 2,5 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 x 300 x 220 mm
Format: LPs
Capacity: up to 50 pieces
Material: Metal

Notes: The Zomo VS-Box Space is a state-of-the-art solution for the storage of vinyls. It captivates with its extraordinary design and high quality. It is laminated with a durable, water-repellent decor available in four different colours.

The Vinyl Box is quick and easy to assemble and the exclusive design will inspire you. This piece of furniture is a real eye-catcher for every living room.

The capacity can vary depending on the thickness of the records.

Technical specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H): 460 x 400 x 370 mm
Weight: 3,7 kg
Format: LPs
Capacity: 100-150
Material: Wood

Notes: The Zomo VS-Box Space is a state-of-the-art solution for the storage of vinyls. It captivates with its extraordinary design and high quality. It is laminated with a durable, water-repellent decor available in four different colours.

The Vinyl Box is quick and easy to assemble and the exclusive design will inspire you. This piece of furniture is a real eye-catcher for every living room.

The capacity can vary depending on the thickness of the records.

Technical specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H): 460 x 400 x 370 mm
Weight: 3,7 kg
Format: LPs
Capacity: 100-150
Material: Wood

Notes: The Zomo VS-Box 200 is a practical way to store your vinyl in a stylisch and efficient way.

The VS-Box 200 is made of solid wood and laminated with tough water-repellent dekor. This model is easy to install, multiple stockable and can be combinated with other VS-Boxes. The Box is also compatible to vinyls in protection covers.

The capacity can variate by the thickness of your vinyl.

Notes: The Zomo VS-Box 200 is a practical way to store your vinyl in a stylish and efficient way.

The VS-Box 200 is made of solid wood and laminated with tough water-repellent decor. This model is easy to install, multi-stackable and can be combined with other VS-Boxes. The Box is also compatible to vinyls in protection covers. The capacity can be various by the thickness of your vinyl.

Notes: The Zomo Recordcase RP-80 XT is recordcase with 75/25 divide in a classic style. The butterfly lock can be closed with an padlock (available as an optional accessoiry). The comfortable handle is rounding this nice shaped case.

Tecnical Data

Capacity: approx. 80 LPs
External dimensions (W x D x H): 350 x 250 x 330 mm
Internal dimensions (W x D x H): 315 x 245 x 315 mm
Weight: 3,1 kg
Format: LPs
Capacity: 50-99

Notes: The Zomo HD-120 Mono-Stick is the particularly cool version of the Zomo headphone series, which is particularly popular in club use and features a swivelling ear cup and an ergonomic handle.

The detachable spiral cable has a very stable plug and can be changed in seconds.

Particularly with this one-ear solution, it is important that the listener has enough pressure to be able to make the necessary volume even in extremely noisy environments such as discotheques. The kick-bass optimization mentioned above brings the desired effect.

The high-quality workmanship and the brilliant design create an increased style factor, which is particularly noticeable in the club area. The high-quality materials and drivers guarantee a long-lasting and professional sound experience of the highest quality.

Features:

Professional handheld headphones
Very good sound quality
Great processing
Transport bag, a set of imitation leather and velour padding are included in the extended scope of delivery

Technical Data

Cable: spiral cable, 3 meter, XLR to 6.3 jack plug
Adapter from 6.3 to 3.5 jack included
Frequency response: 30 - 30000 Hz
Efficiency: 110 dB
Weight: 253g
Headphone output: 1x 3.5 jack, 1x 6.3 Jack (with adapter)
Cable length: 3.0 m
Application area: DJ
Construction Type: On-Ear
System: Closed
Connection Mode: Cable
Rotatable auricle: No

Scope of delivery

Zomo HD-120 Headphones
Spiral cable 3 meter - XLR to 6.3 jack plug
Adapter: 6.3 jack to 3.5 jack
Carrying case
PVC ear-pad set
Velour Ear Padding Set

Notes: The Zomo HD-120 Mono-Stick is the cool variant of the Zomo headphone series.

The rotatable earpices and the ergonomic design makes the HD-120 a very populare choice when it comes to club performances. The removable spiral cables plug is build very solid and can be changed in seconds.

It is important for one-ear solutions to build up enough pressure to ensure an high sound level which is needed in loud environments like discos. Also the HP-120 has an kick-bass optimized frequency response.

The high quality and the brilliant design are an garantied eyecatcher in every club. The high-end materials and drivers are a garantie for a long livetime of these extraordinary professional sound experience.

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Notes: The Triple Cap Chaos(C^3 Chaos) is a 2hp analog, chaos based, noise oscillator, pseudo ring modulator/harmonics generator, and audio mangler Eurorack module available as a DIY Eurorack kit, PCB and Panel, or built.

It is a unique module, like the Diode Chaos, because it has never existed as a musical instrument until now. There is also no other module to my knowledge that can do exactly what the Triple Cap can do. The circuit(with several modifications) is based on the paper "Simple Autonomous Chaotic Circuits" by J.C. Sprott and Jessica R. Piper. As opposed to the Diode Chaos that generates control voltage this module focuses on the audio rate.

The "Emanate" potentiometer controls the coarser overall spectrum of the chaos, from lots of activity counter clock wise up to less chaos and more of a steady oscillation. The "Width, CV ATT" potentiometer can be thought of as more of a fine control for the chaos/oscillator. When something is inserted into the "CV" in the voltage normalization from the width knob is broken and the potentiometer now acts as an attenuator for the incoming cv. The Triple Cap is not a traditional volt per octave exponential VCO, and has a sort of narrow frequency range to exploit the chaotic behavior.

It expects a +5v to -5v max signal in to modulate the chaos. The "IN" jack is an A.C. coupled input for audio in, although cv and audio can work for both the "CV" in jack and "IN." The "IN" will interfere and interact with the onboard chaotic oscillator depending on the frequency of the input, which may take some experimentation. It can create ring mod ish sounds, to added harmonics, to almost bit crushed sounds depending on the "X" or "Y" output. The "X" output is a more windy noisy sinusoidal based output and the "Y" output is more squared off and aggressive, harsher sounding output.

Some quirks about the Triple Cap: The "X" output can offset negatively or positively a little bit depending on the pot settings, but both outputs tend to stay around 10vpp. With the "Emanate" and "Width" pots all the way up the typical frequency will be around 150hz although some will reach 200hz at this setting. With the "Emanate" pot full counter clock wise "Width" pot full clock wise the frequency will be around 250hz. It is possible to send signals into the triple cap that can bring it out of the desired range causing the oscillation to cut out.

The Triple Cap has a double sided panel. meaning one side has the classic graphics and the other is Soulless with less graphics.

Notes: The Entropy Expander is a 3hp Analog Random Voltage Generator that expands upon the features of the Entropy Euroack Module. Available as a Eurorack DIY Kit, PCB and Panel, or Built Module.

The Entropy+Expander packs together some of the most random voltage options in 6hp. It provides a controllable "Glide"(slew) out for the S/T\H, a comparator with a controllable rate("Thrsh") of random gates("Rand Gate") out with an input to compare other waveforms(Comp In, inserting a cable into here breaks the white noise normalization), and high pass filtered white noise resulting in approximate "Blue noise" (+3db/octave) and "Violet noise"(+6db/octave) outs.

The unique part of the circuit is a voltage controlled A/B switch thats normalled to the "Rand Gate" out that's switching between the S/T\H out(left Blue led window)and Infra out(right Red led window), the Glide control also effects the S/T\H coming out of the switch so you can get really random results from the "Entropy Out." Inserting a cable into "Switch CV In" breaks the random gate normalization and lets you toggle between A/B(left S/T\H out and right Infra out, indicated by the led windows) with your own gate or trigger.

There is a jumper on the pcb to select if you want glide on the s/t\h at, Entropy out, or un-slewed operation. There is also a trimmer for setting the amplitude of the incoming signal at "Comp In" which sets the frequency range of random gates. This may have to be adjusted depending on your Entropy version.

The random gate range can also be set up more as a noise oscillator by turning the pcb trim(clockwise) up or it can be set so random gates are extremely slow(trim counter clockwise) with minutes between random gates.

Notes: The Dual VCA is a 2hp 2 channel Analog VCA and Mixer Eurorack Module available as a Eurorack DIY Kit, PCB and Panel, or Built Module.

It is a DC coupled OTA(LM13700) Dual Linear VCA based on the same fabled design of the VnIcursal VCA. The 2 VCAs are summed together so it can be used as a voltage controlled mixer at the "SUM OUT" or all 3 outs can be used separately and simultaneously. 5 volts into the CV in will provide unity gain, anything above 5 volts can clip the input.

Notes: Diode Chaos is a 3hp analog chaotic low frequency voltage generator Eurorack Module available as Eurorack DIY Kit, PCB and Panel, or Built Module.

It is a unique module because it has never existed as an electronic music instrument until now. The module is based on a circuit from a paper called "A simple chaotic circuit with a light-emitting diode" written by Volos, Wang, Jafari, and Kapitaniak.

Diode Chaos produces 3 phases of interrelated morphing voltages including a chaotic trigger out. The range is 20-30 seconds a cycle up to audio rate, although only the X out and TRIG out go up to audio rate. The frequency is controlled by the RATE knob. Each output exhibits different behavior at different rate settings. X,Y, and Z outs like to stay in the 4vpp range although at different RATE settings the outs can reach 10vpp. The TRIG out chaotically releases 0-10v triggers although sometimes it will spit out smaller voltage peaks.

LED soldermask windows provide constant display of positive and negative voltage crossings.

Differences between chaos and random(some quoted and summarized material from Ian Fritz's site):

Chaos is "highly irregular, but still contained within a finite region (the "strange attractor")"

Chaos occurs in 3 dimensions.

Chaos needs a non-linear element (with Diode Chaos the nonlinear element is a red LED, and the chaos is directly visible and useable at the TRIG out).

Review: German-born composer Hans Zimmer towers over the modern movie soundtrack world. He is one of Hollywood's most in-demand names thanks to his uncanny ability to make emotive, absorbing and moving scores that captivate your mind even without the accompanying pictures. Sony are celebrating his considerable skills with this limited edition but vast quadruple album on nice heavyweight 180g vinyl. It takes in eight sides of music from his most notable works including Lion King, The Last Samurai, The Pirates Of The Caribbean, The Dark Knight and more.

Review: Over-Nite Sensation has been long-hailed as the gateway drug into Frank Zappa’s extensive musical universe, after which there really is no going back. Now reissued and expanded by the Zappa estate, the album returns to the foreground again, in several formats, including one CD with over 57 unreleased and rare studio and live tracks piled on top of the original seven magnum opi. This edition, however, is an audiophile standard 2xLP edition, just as Uncle Meat intended from the jump. From the opening princely funk of ‘Dirty Love’ to the midway scattings of ‘Dinah-Moe Humm’ and the closing yippee-ki-yays of ‘Montana’, this album should be best remembered not only as FZ's sexiest, but coincidingly as the one on which music’s most notorious Bonnie & Clyde, Ike and Tina Turner, were enlisted to aid Zappa for the closing track, but were ultimately not credited due to a poor performance, by Zappa’s assessment.

Review: We've had more Neil Young compilations thrown our way over the years than many of us care to remember, but only one really sticks in the mind, and it's this one. Originally released in 1977 and chronicling the period in which Young went from being a simple member of Buffalo Springfield to one of the most heralded North American songwriters of the late century, and comprising work from that band alongside Crosby Stills Nash and Young, it's studded with delights aplenty. From the extended guitar sprawl of 'Down By The Ocean' and 'Cortez The Killer' to poignant balladry like 'After The Goldrush' and 'Helpless', no-one captured the dreams and hopes of the hippie generation in quite the way Young did, and this collection is a magnificent testimony to his most fertile and heartwarming era.

Review: This has been a year of celebration for hip-hop with artists, labels and festivals all marking the still standout genre's 50th anniversary. As part of that, Def Jam has put together this Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary Edition of Young Jeezy's Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 album on limited and gatefold triple fruit punch vinyl. It was originally released in 2005 by indie label Corporate Thugz and marked a fine commercial debut for the artists who'd already put out two mixtapes at that point. IA raw and hard hitting mix of gangsta and southern rap and trap, it's a high watermark for those styles, with singles like 'Soul Survivor' and 'My Hood' performing well.

Notes: - Works as a messenger style bag or a backpack
- Space for cables and AC adapter
- Built-in loop for attaching the bag to a suitcase handle

*Photographed Reface unit NOT included*

Notes: Warna is a very useful utility module that helps you to manage control voltages in the system. Crammed in just 6 hp, there are five normalled sections: two buffered mults, two inverters, and a summing mixer. Each multiple routes the input signal to separated outputs without loss in voltage. Warna is designed for unity gain - if you apply a specific voltage to any input, it remains the same on the respective outputs. Inverters are hardwired to mults and invert the polarity of the signal applied to them. Both mults are also normalled to the mixer section via inputs. Patching anything to these inputs breaks the normalization.

The top and the bottom section both are buffered 1-in-4 multiples. The input can be inverted with a switch, i.e. its polarity will be changed by 180 degrees. Four inverted copies are then available at the outputs, meaning you can use these two sections as inverter. Bi-polar LEDs display whether the signal is positive or negative: yellow = negative, red = positive. The centre section is a four-input summing stage with amplification factor 1, a so-called unity-gain mixer. The multiples are normalized to the mixer which can be deactivated by patching.

Notes: Poti II expander notable features:

- per-channel input and output attenuation for the SINE and ASSGN outputs
- per-channel shape modulation with switchable destination (wave folding, shape switching, PWM)
- stores settings during a power cycle
- LED indication of the discrepancy between the stored setting and current pot position
- 4HP
- +10/-0mA from Batumi II

Review: Even posthumously, Bill Withers is 'Still Bill'. Because he's still got it; Mobile Fidelity here reissue the album on its 50th Anniversary, doing thorough justice to the soul crooner's original album first released on the landmark Sussex Records in 1972. Following up the familial, sunned and simple subject matter of his debut 'Just As I Am', Still Bill opted more specifically for a sultrier and more romantic lyrical affair, and like its cover, saw Withers express his many-angled take on love.

Review: Steven Wilson's The Raven That Refused to Sing is a haunting and poignant exploration of life, death and the ghosts that haunt us. Each track on the album delves into different aspects of the human experience, weaving together intricate narratives that captivate and haunt the listener. 'Luminol' sets the stage with its portrayal of a lone musician, a living ghost trapped in a cycle of repetition and anonymity. The song's atmospheric instrumentation and evocative lyrics paint a vivid picture of existential longing and despair. 'Drive Home' delves into themes of love and loss, exploring the aftermath of a tragic car accident and the lingering presence of a ghostly figure. The song's melancholic melody and haunting vocals convey a sense of unresolved grief and yearning. Another highlight is 'The Holy Drinker', which speaks to the dark underbelly of addiction and obsession, portraying a character trapped in a cycle of self-destruction and spiritual decay. The song's relentless rhythm and searing lyrics create a sense of unease and foreboding. A masterful exploration of the human condition, offering a deeply moving, thought provoking listening experience.

Review: Classical and film composition legend John Williams, at the time of writing, is currently still in Tokyo; it was only two months ago, in February 2024, that Williams returned to Japan for two special concerts, held in Matsumoto and Tokyo respectively, to perform select pieces from his esteemed film score repertoire. Performed alongside conductor Seiji Ozawa - and this being his debut with the world famous Saito Kinen Orchestra - the second of these concerts is now available to purchase on vinyl here thanks to Deutsche Grammophon, complementing his prior concert albums The Berlin Concert and John Williams in Vienna.

Review: Wilco's first studio album in three years, "Sky Blue Sky" has been perhaps the most ardently awaited release of 2007. Eager fans had taken to shouting out pleas for information to bandleader Jeff Tweedy during his recent solo acoustic tour, and the web chatter has been virtually deafening. On "Sky Blue Sky" Tweedy's lyrics deal forthrightly with romantic separation and reconciliation, their bittersweet quality giving way, as the album progresses, to a more uplifting, redemptive mood. Tweedy quite literally banishes the darkness on the penultimate track, the inspiring, gospel-tinged "What Light".

Review: The Who's 50th Anniversary edition of Who's Next is being released in multiple formats and chief among them is this relatively short and succinct 4xLP version. Though four sides of vinyl isn't usually thought to be "short", this is a minimal incarnation of the reissued album, compared to the juggernaut CD and Blu-Ray box set which contains over 155 original audio tracks on it. This version is as comparatively minimal and monolithic as the 2001: A Space Odyssey monolith referenced on its front cover, though it's not still without its nice extra-album bonuses, 'Pinball Wizard' and 'Naked Eye' included.

Review: As part of their latest full-discography reissue via UMR, The Who re-release their second full-length rock opera, Quadrophenia. Newly to 180-gram black vinyl, this mammoth project is an early rock concept album by the band, credited for the revival and cementing of the Mod subculture at large in the seventies. The album is set between London and Brighton in 1965, and follows a young mod named Jimmy and his many tight-blazered, Moped-bound travails and heartaches. Responsible for producing the Mod as a full-blown, marketable, subcultural identity, Quadrophenia was the blueprint for a youth aeon, and went on to inspire the teen drug-addled, alley-way action of the later film of the same name, directed by Franc Roddam.

Review: The ever divisive Kanye West dropped this 10th album Donda on streaming platforms back in August 2021. He has already served up an expanded 'deluxe' version on CD and now it comes on limited edition vinyl. Less over the top than its predecessor, this record continues the iconic artist's infatuation with blending cutting-edge contemporary hip-hop (and nods to his musical roots in the '90s rap scene), R&B and his beloved gospel, resulting in a grandiose and entertaining set that makes use of a huge roll call of guests and collaborators *Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Yachty, Roddy Ricch, Young Thug, Jay Electronica, Travis Scott, The LOX, Kid Cudi, Fivio Foreign and many more.

Review: Cast your mind back to 2011 if you can, when Canadian legend The Weeknd was just making his debut appearance with the House Of Balloons mixtape. He set out his stall quickly as a vital new voice in the field of RnB, producing everything alongside Illangelo, Cirkut and Doc McKinney and laying his life down in the most ear-snagging bars. There are some audacious samples which have only been cleared since his star rose and he had the clout to make it happen, and so now this highly-anticipated 10th Anniversary Edition lands and you can hear The Weeknd's opening salvo how it should be heard.

Review: Canadian singer The Weeknd has just been announced as the half time act for this year's Super Bowl, which is another crowning glory for an artist who has made a remarkable rise to the top. One of his early standout achievements was his Beauty Behind The Madness album, which is re-released here on its fifth anniversary. It was his sophomore long player and feature big guest like Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Ray which helped it debut at number one in several countries around the world. Filled with some harder truths than previous music yet with plenty of catchy hooks and singalong choruses, it prove The Weeknd was more versatile than people thought.

Review: The Wedding Present's Watusi, often overshadowed by its predecessors, emerges as a hidden gem in their discography. Initially released amidst the frenzy of their Hit Parade singles, it suffered from being ahead of its time"a blend of pop hooks and Seattle underground influences that defied easy categorisation". Yet, as fans who witnessed them revisiting it at their Brighton event recently will atest, 'Watusi' feels remarkably contemporary, its hypnotic melodies and nuanced instrumentation resonating with a neo-drone edge. While it may have been a hard sell in its era, the current lineup breathes new life into its subtle intelligence, unveiling its true brilliance. Overlooked but not forgotten, Watusi finally gets its due recognition as a key release from The Wedding Present, reaffirming its place in their storied career alongside Sea Monsters, George Best and the Hit Parade singles.

Notes: Show off the cover of the record you're spinning.

Now Playing album cover stand by WAXRAX provides a full view of the album cover you're spinning.

Skillfully crafted from solid hardwood and hand worked brass.

Album cover rests gently in an extra wide slot fully supported by the brass rail without stress or flex to the record cover itself.

Choose from solid Walnut or Maple hand finished with Danish oil.

Designed to show off both LP, EP and 45 sleeves, the Now Playing by WAXRAX is the stylish way to display your album art while spinning vinyl.

Made in the USA

*** Record not included, this is for demonstration purposes only. ***

Review: Franz Waxman's contributions to the history of cinema, and its scores, cannot be understated. Having provided music for movies including Sunset Boulevard, Stalag 17, and Rear Window, he was working at the top of his game right through to around a year before his untimely death, aged 60, garnering 150 credits in total, with 12 Academy Award nominations and two Oscars to his name. The Bride of Frankenstein was one of the nominated titles, and it's certainly an evocative listen. Written in 1935, it's packed with the kind of tense string arrangements that once helped create brooding atmospheres from black and white early talkies. Grand at times, in other moments teetering on the brink of explosive cacophony, or poised on a knife edge.

Notes: This module is a four-quadrant multiplier that produces distinct alien and bell type sounds.

It features standard carrier (X) and modulator (Y) inputs; each with their own attenuator.

The balance and offset of the output signal is also adjustable.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 5hp
Depth: approx. 40mm
Power consumption:
+12V: 20mA
-12V: 20mA
+5V: 0mA

Notes: Wavefonix's Logarithmic Attenuator (AT) features three logarithmic unity-gain attenuators; especially suitable for attenuating audio signals. However, it can also be used to attenuator CV signals.

It is also a passive module; meaning that no power is required for it to function.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 5hp
Depth: approx. 15mm
+12V: 0mA
-12V: 0mA
+5V: 0mA

Notes: Attenuverter (AV) is one of Wavefonix's most versatile modules; allowing the polarity of an input source such as an envelope or a ramp wave from an LFO to be inverted.

Additionally, an offset voltage between approximately -10V to +10V can be applied to the input source. The module can also act as an independent CV source when there is no input.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 5hp
Depth: approx. 25mm
Power consumption:
+12V: 30mA
-12V: 20mA
+5V: 0mA

Notes: This mixer has six DC-coupled inputs, making it perfect for mixing both audio or CV signals from sources such as VCOs, LFOs and envelopes etc.

Each channel features a unity-gain, linear attenuator.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 12hp
Depth: approx. 25mm
Power consumption:
+12V: 10mA
-12V: 10mA
+5V: 0mA

Notes: Featuring the AS3360 IC (based on the classic CEM3360 IC), this linear response VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) is suitable for both audio and CV signals.

It would also be the ideal match with a modulation source such as an exponential envelope generator.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 8hp
Depth: approx. 25mm
Power consumption:
+12V: 30mA
-12V: 30mA
+5V: 0mA

Notes: This mixer has three DC-coupled inputs, making it perfect for mixing both audio or CV signals from sources such as VCOs, LFOs and envelopes etc.

Each channel features a unity-gain, linear attenuator.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 8hp
Depth: approx. 25mm
Power consumption:
+12V: 10mA
-12V: 10mA
+5V: 0mA

Notes: This mixer has three AC-coupled channels, each with a logarithmic unity-gain attenuator; suitable for mixing audio signals from modules such as VCOs etc.

Specifications

Format: Eurorack
Width: 8hp
Depth: approx. 25mm
+12V: 20mA
-12V: 20mA
+5V: 0mA

Review: The Walter Lang Trio features the eponymous Lang playing piano alongside Thomas Markusson on bass, and Sebastian Merk on drums. They pair light and airy pins with dainty rhythms and an air of performance that brings extra life to these sounds. It makes for a most romantic listen and one that has a warming glow and twinkling stars off in the distance. Starlight Reflections is a loved up jazz sound and the first of two albums with a second one Moonlight Echores to follow soon after on the same label, Jazz Shinsekai.

Review: The Walter Lang Trio has three albums all dropping in pretty quick succession at the start of 2024. They are a virtuoso collective who drop the first two of the three, Moonlight Echoes and Starlight Reflections, on the same day at the end of December while the third, Pure, comes in early spring. This album is another masterful mix of romantic jazz sounds, gentle tinkling piano keys and sublime sophisticated lunge sounds that allow the mind to wander up amongst the stars. Lovely stuff for lovers of all forms of jazz.

Review: Voices From The Lake is the pairing of Italian techno craftsmen and sound sculptors Donato Dozzy and Neel. They came together to do a live show at the famed Labyrinth festival in Japan and that's what gave rise to this new now seminal album. It's a deeply meditative and dubbed-out world of delicate synths and rolling drums that change only slightly and slowly but manage to keep you utterly locked in for the duration. It's pure techno that has been remastered for this new edition across eight sides of wax. An absolute modern classic for sure.

Review: Sasu Ripatti's series of Behind The Silence EPs have been yet another instalment in the compelling, tangled story of his career as Vladislav Delay, Sistol, Dancefloor Classics and more. Now he's gathered together all five parts as one box set to be released on his own Rajaton label, making for a full-length immersion into his ideas about stillness and silence in music. The gaps between the notes have been a frequent feature in his music since the early days of slippery dub techno on Chain Reaction, but here he angles the approach with keenly cut shards of sound that punctuate the negative space in an exacting, engrossing fashion.

Notes: Wooden side cheeks for The Vermona DRM1 (any mark).

If you would like to use those instruments as desktop unit you do cover the rack mount wholes with these nice wood sides, the unit feels much more handable and robust while packaging and using it in your live set.

Review: Louie Vega remains a towering presence in house music 30+ years after making his early mark. As a solo artist, he deals in soulful, Latin-tinged and musical house sounds that are lavish in arrangement and often made with real instrumentals. The Vega boss now serves up a bumper collection of previously unreleased tunes across no fewer than ten sides of vinyl. There are collaborations, remixes, demos, dubs and reworks along the way and the range in impressive - from deep and triable joints to shuffling samba sounds and back again, this is a vital collection from a real house master.

Review: CircoLoco Records is a new record label forged in partnership with the iconic video game creators Rockstar Games. After four editions of colour coded releases, we now have the entire collection of 20 tracks compiled here on one 5xLP package. From the Black edition there's the tunneling techno of Adam Beyer's powerful 'Break It Up', from the Violet edition you have Margaret Dygas' majestic broken beat journey 'Wishing Well', as well as tINI with the neon-lit disco of 'What If, Then What?' featuring Amiture (Green) and Sama Abdulhadi with the steely and hypnotic techno of 'Reverie' taken from the Blue series - plus many more.

Review: Tramp's Praise Poems series has given rise to many majestic moments of funk, with the best of each release often finding their way on their own 7"s. The eighth volume sure has many tracks worth of that treatment, starting with the driving jazz of 'A Perfect Day' from Bobby Cole and then taking in high speed 60s workouts from Helmut Pistor's Big Rock Jazz Band and more Americana styled cuts like 'If You're So Smart' from Gemini. Elsewhere are more sentimental thinkers from The Menagerie, and a particular highlight from Ron & Sally Price with their gorgeously lo-fi and aching 'California Feeling.'

Review: German powerhouse label Ostgut Ton turns 16 with another of its big and mighty compilations. Ostgut Ton Funfzehn Plus 1 spans 20 tracks and features a number of top draw collabs from artists who work closely with the label. Some come together for the first time such as Martyn and Duval Timothy, or Len Faki and Honey Dijon, and all were due for release last year originally. They say "the music focuses on the interwoven nature of the label and the club in its multitude of different spaces and musical facets." We say, get it bought.